An Open Letter to all 400 Thunder Professional, Performance and Sportsman Competitors It has been an extremely difficult time trying to put in place the current 400 Thunder Championship Drag Racing Series, while Australia comes to grips...
Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions across Australia, the 2020 Atlantic Oils East Coast Thunder, that was due to be held at Sydney Dragway in early November, has been cancelled. Sydney Dragway General Manager Peter Beaumont...
The Willowbank Raceway board is proud to announce it has appointed highly-respected Queensland sports stadia manager Blair Conaghan as Chief Executive Officer of its venue.Conaghan comes to Willowbank Raceway with immense experience in sports stadia and e... read more
The Board of Wllowbank Raceway has been constantly monitoring the current situation regarding restrictions imposed around the country as a result of the Covid-19 Virus. With the current status of border closures between Victoria, NSW and Queensland,...
We have had plenty of questions asking about when we may be able to return to racing here at Sydney Dragway. We have prepared a “Back to Racing” document in conjunction with our sanctioning body, IHRA Australia....
Dear Racers, Fans & Supporters, Some of you may be aware of the NSW Government funding that was announced in the Budget Papers for 2019-2020, which included an $11 million to upgrade Sydney Dragway. The centrepiece of the funding...
Just a quick update as to where we stand with the 3-stage easing of restrictions that the Queensland Government has published. At this point in time Willowbank Raceway is unable to open under the strict guidelines that...
Over recent weeks, the 400 Thunder Management Team have been working with the tracks and IHRA to resolve our plans for when racing can resume in the 400 Thunder Professional & Sportsman Drag Racing Series, taking into...
With so much uncertainty around the Coronavirus, and the recent changes to events due to Covid-19 measures, Willowbank Raceway President Tony Wedlock has confirmed the Raceway’s commitment to conducting the 2020 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals. “Obvi... read more
The Santo’s Summer Thunder produced some of the best side-by-side drag racing, under the lights in front of an enthusiastic Australia Day weekend crowd at Sydney Dragway. Top Fuel was the headline category and with six quality cars...
